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Author Cohn, John M.

Title Planning for integrated systems and technologies : a how-to-do-it manual for librarians / John M. Cohn, Ann L. Kelsey, and Keith Michael Fiels.

Publication Info. New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, [2001]
©2001

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Location Call No. Status
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Reference Material  Ref. Library Staff    In-Library Use Only
Description xix, 205 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Series How-to-do-it manuals for librarians ; no. 111
How-to-do-it manuals for libraries ; no. 111.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Planning for library systems : developing an sustaining a basic technology plan. The underlying importance of planning for first-time systems and system migrations ; Describing existing library services and technology ; Assessing needs and setting priorities ; Writing and updating your strategic technology plan ; Outlining a model two-day process for developing a basic strategic plan ; A planning approach for evaluating and amending your technology plan -- Selecting and implementing integrated library systems. The "new" integrated systems : user expectations and system capabilities ; Identifying options for implementing an integrated system ; Translating needs and priorities into system specifications and a request for proposal ; Evaluating proposals and selecting a system ; Putting your system into place ; Training! Training! Training! -- Planning your in-house collection databases. Undertaking retrospective conversion ; Maintaining the bibliographic database ; Bar coding your collection ; Applying the MARC standard ; Learning about other standards -- Conclusion : planning for the future -- Appendix : working with consultants.
Summary Find out what you should and need to know in this practical guide to planning for today's new technological environment--everything from assessing infrastructure to migrating to new systems. This comprehensive guide is intended for medium and small libraries of all types. Whether installing a system in your school for the first time or replacing one, you'll find invaluable information and techniques for assessing, acquiring, using, and maintaining an automated system.
Subject Integrated library systems (Computer systems) -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Libraries -- Automation -- Planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Small libraries -- Automation -- Planning -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Sistemas bibliotecarios integrados (Sistemas automatizados) -- Manuales.
Added Author Kelsey, Ann L.
Fiels, Keith Michael.
Other Form: Online version: Cohn, John M. Planning for integrated systems and technologies. New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2001 (OCoLC)604392970
ISBN 1555704212 (paperback : alkaline paper)
9781555704216 (paperback : alkaline paper)
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